The Sun Shines Bright
1953, English. Directed by John Ford.
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With the election approaching, a judge in a Southern town at the turn of the 20th century is involved variously in revealing the real identity of a young woman, reliving his Civil War memories, and preventing the lynching of an African youth.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sun Shines Bright
The Sun Shines Bright isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 May 1953.
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- Charles WinningerWilliam Pittman Priest
- Arleen WhelanLucy Lee Lake
- John RussellAshby Corwin
- Stepin FetchitJeff Poindexter
- Russell SimpsonLewt Lake
- Ludwig StösselHerman Felsburg
- Francis FordFeeney
- Paul HurstJimmy Bagby
- Mitchell LewisAndy Redcliffe
- Grant WithersBuck Ramsey
- Milburn StoneHorace K. Maydew
- Dorothy JordanLucy Lee's Mother
Details
- Released
- 2 May 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Irvin S. Cobb, Laurence Stallings
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The Sun Shines Bright: quick answers
Is The Sun Shines Bright worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sun Shines Bright?
The Sun Shines Bright runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Sun Shines Bright have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sun Shines Bright. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sun Shines Bright parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sun Shines Bright is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sun Shines Bright on?
The Sun Shines Bright isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 May 1953. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sun Shines Bright?
If you liked The Sun Shines Bright, try Feel the Beat, Julian Po, My Own Love Song.
Who directed The Sun Shines Bright?
The Sun Shines Bright (1953) was directed by John Ford and stars Charles Winninger, Arleen Whelan, John Russell.